Industrial Accident Claims

An industrial accident claim is for an injury you receive at work that was not your fault. You have an industrial accident claim for any injury such as electric shock, chemical burns and falls from a height.

Every industry has its dangers, but your employer has a duty of care to make your workplace safe for you. If you are injured at work, and it was not your fault, you will have an industrial injury claim.

It does not matter where you work. You may work at a building site, office, shopping centre or a warehouse, but you claim for compensation if you have a workplace accident that was not your fault.

Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor takes your case and makes that claim for compensation.

All case reviews are 100% cost and commitment free.

Burns when using hazardous substances can scar and cause long-term pain and disfigurement. Chemicals, molten metal and other unsafe materials can quickly burn you but do a lifetime of damage.

Your employer must provide a safe workplace, especially when using hazardous substances. They owe you a duty of care and should provide protective equipment and full training.

Deafness from industrial machinery happens from using heavy machinery without having the proper ear protection. It will also happen if you are not given the required amount of breaktime and rest. 

Industrial deafness comes from working in a too-loud workplace or when in the military at firing ranges. The workplace must not exceed recommended decibel levels, and you should not be exposed to persistent high noise levels at work.

Employee protection legislation guides safe work practices and what protective ear equipment you should wear.

Amputation when using machinery such as industrial cutting equipment and tools is not unusual. You may lose a finger or toe when catching one in an unguarded machine or if a heavy object drops on your hand or foot.

Machinery must be maintained, and safety procedures must be followed by staff and employers. 

The employer has a duty of care to you and must protect you when at work.

Electric shock in the workplace is due to poor maintenance and happens too when working with electrical machinery. You can also suffer electric shock on building sites and if working as an electrician or electrical installer.

In electric shock industrial injury claims you seek compensation for the injury and the damages you suffer.

Being hit by falling objects is an industrial injury seen on building sites, busy warehouses and in store rooms.

Poorly stored objects fall on staff, breaking bones and causing a concussion and brain damage in some cases.

The employer must ensure adequate space is provided for storage and training is provided to staff. On construction work and in warehouses, protective gear must be given to staff and all visitors.

Falling from a height happens when your employer does not provide a safety harness or a climbing platform for all high-access work. 

You should not be asked to go up an unsafe ladder or onto a roof without following full safety procedures.

You can injure your back and limbs and cause brain damage when falling from a height, and you will have an industrial injury claim for compensation.

Slips, trips and falls in the workplace are not unusual in poorly maintained offices, shops and factories. Spillages are not cleaned up, products are not stored correctly, and staff often work in cramped conditions when these accidents happen.

You could fall down an unprotected stairs or trip over bins left in the corridors. Strains, sprains, cuts and soft tissue injuries are common industrial injury claims for slips, trips and falls.

The employer is responsible for providing a safe workplace and the correct personal protective equipment for all employees.

Our personal injury solicitors handle your compensation claim when you suffer an industrial injury that is not your fault.

In an industrial injury claim, you can claim damages ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than £10 million. How much compensation you can claim depends on the injuries suffered and the financial effect of those injuries on your life.

If your employer is responsible for your personal injury, you claim compensation from their insurance company.

Sample compensation amounts in an industrial injury claim are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition:

If you have been the victim of an industrial accident, you may be entitled to make a workplace injury claim. Speak with a No win no fee personal injury solicitor and find out how much you can claim.

Take our FREE online case assessment to speak with a member of our team who will help you make your claim today.

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, your employer has a duty to create a safe working condition. If these standards are not met you may be entitled to compensation.